What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
MaskingDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Metaphosphate
BufferingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Propanediol, Water, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Niacinamide, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Behenyl Alcohol, Methyl Trimethicone, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Tromethamine, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Arachidyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidyl Glucoside, Sodium Metaphosphate, Adenosine, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAcrylates Copolymer
Dipropylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Isododecane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Skin Conditioning
Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Polyglycerin-6
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Zinc Oxide, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Hexyl Laurate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, CI 77891, Acrylates Copolymer, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Isododecane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyhydroxystearate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Sorbitan Isostearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Butylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglycerin-6, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about Tocopherol
